1 Chronicles 27:18
“of Judah, Elihu, one of the brothers of David; of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael;”
What does 1 Chronicles 27:18 mean?
This passage lists the officials David appointed to oversee different tribes of Israel during his reign. Elihu, mentioned here as David's brother, was given responsibility for the tribe of Judah, which was the largest and most prominent tribe. It's a simple historical record, but it shows how David delegated leadership and trusted family members with important roles in managing his kingdom. The detail that Elihu was David's brother suggests he had both personal loyalty and family standing, which likely made him well-suited to handle affairs in Judah's territory.